Welding metals is a process that can be traced back to the Middle Ages with the rise of artisans like blacksmiths, but the melting and forging of aluminum didn’t come about until the twentieth century.  In 1944, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) was developed to weld aluminum, which revolutionized the act of utilizing aluminum as…

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Today’s advanced metal forming technology allows companies like Advanced Packaging Incorporated (API) to quickly manufacture fully welded aluminum cases that are both incredibly durable and incredibly affordable. A fully-welded aluminum protective case from API is reusable, reparable, highly customizable and at the end of service completely recyclable. But that is just the beginning! Additional Benefits…

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Aluminum is the most abundant metal found in the earth’s crust. So it is no wonder that this plentiful metal is used in everything from baseball bats and the foil covering your leftovers to street lamps and, of course, custom cases. Protective aluminum cases are light, but still strong, durable, and reliable. Aluminum cases are…

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Stock cases vs. custom cases; which is better? Well, it is the difference between speed and peak performance. It’s like buying a suit. Of course, you can walk into a store, grab a suit off the rack and be perfectly fine. The suit will still look nice, but it isn’t made specifically for your body.…

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Let’s face it; there is no standard size for new products, electronics, and technologies. So why are you trying to fit your unique equipment into a standard shipping case? That is why Advanced Packaging Inc. – also known as API – offers a wide variety of custom case solutions. API not only offers different sized…

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